November 1, 2007 / Rutland News

The 2008 edition of the Quabbin History Calendar is on sale at Rutland Pharmacy, featuring vintage photographs from the towns and villages destroyed by the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir and the Ware River watershed. The calendar is $12.95. More...

The Naquag Parent-Teacher Organization is getting ready for December 1 Santa's Workshop at the school. The hands-on event for children and their parents includes making holiday crafts and gifts that children can give to family members. More...

Rutland PD will not be processing licenses to carry firearm permits and firearm identification cards on Wednesday, November 7, due to scheduled training. The regular 4-8 p.m. processing time will resume on November 14. More...

The Rutland First Congregational Church will host a turkey supper Saturday, November 3, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy a complete turkey dinner including homemade pies for dessert. Adults $8, children 6-12 $2.50, and 5 and under free. Take-out dinners available. More...

Crafters are wanted for Rutland Friends of the Council on Aging 11th annual Yuletide Craft Fair Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community Center on Glenwood Road. Call Ginny at (508) 886-4360 or Gretta at (508) 886-4934. More...

Rutland Recreation will hold two onsite registration dates for recreational basketball sign-ups for boys and girls grades K-8 on Saturday, November 10, and Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. -noon in the basement of Community Hall. More...

The Rutland Land Conservancy's "Secrets of the Woods" walk with Dick Williams, postponed due to rain, will take place on November 3 at 1 p.m. Murder, passion, ghosts ... all on a peaceful Rutland back road? More...

The Rutland Business Association will hold its November meeting on Monday, November 5, at the Grand Slam Café. The meeting begins with a 6:30 p.m. social, dinner at 7 p.m., program at 7:45 p.m., and a business meeting at 8:30 p.m. More...

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive 3-8 p.m. Monday, November 5, at Central Tree Middle School, 281 Main. St., Rutland, sponsored by the Rutland Masons. The drive is open to residents from all surrounding communities. More...